ART TREK OPEN STUDIOS

The Art trek exhbition at The Little Gallery on the farm enters its final week. This is a Shebbear event not to be missed. The exhibition has been expanded into a temporary space on the farm so that you can see more of the work of Ben Yates and Shebbear artist Neil Jeffers, April Doubleday is in the gallery with her range of ethical jewellery and Sarah Boait is showing her photographs. The exhibition is open from Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th June 10.30 to 4.30. Pictures show one of Ben Yates Electri city sculptures which are on show in the garage at The Little Gallery on the farm, Southcombe Farm, Shebbear.

There is more information about the exhibition on the news page at www.littlegalleryonthefarm.co.uk . You will also find a link on that page to the North Devon Festival website where there are full details on all the artists taking part throughout the region. You can also pick up a copy of The Art Trek brochure containing full details of the event at The Little Gallery on the Farm.

SHEBBEAR PARISH COUNCIL NEW FACES

Shebbear Parish Council have elected 2 co-opted members to fill the recent vacancies. Step forward Mr John Dungate of Welcome Hill, New Inn and Mrs Joan Curtis of Tis fair,Barn Close, they will be welcomed to their first meeting after election on July 14th.

SHEBBEAR COLLEGE CRICKET STAR

Kyle Franklin from Barbados is enjoying his summer in England after being spotted by Head of Cricket at Shebbear College, Andy Bryan during the recent U15s tour to the island. Kyle is spending the summer term at the school before joining his own club, who arrive to tour in Surrey at the beginning of July.

The 15-year old has already scored three half centuries and taken plenty of wickets, both for the College and Shebbear’s village team. ‘It took him a while to settle in,’ said U15s coach Martyn Bray, ‘ but he is clearly a very talented cricketer – he enjoys scoring runs and taking wickets - and he has already made an impact, both for the College and the village.’

HERBERT HORELL

On the WW1 Volunteer list in St Mary's Church Buckland Filleigh is a Herbert Horrell 3/6 Devon's Does anyone know who he was? There are a number of B/F Horrell descendents worldwide who would dearly love to know.
Many thanks
Bob Horrell West Yorkshire bobhorrell@talktalk.net

THE BIG LUNCH SUNDAY 19th JULY

Imagine on one day of the year, in every home across the nation, we all got up with a single purpose in mind. We are going to have lunch outside, on the street, with our neighbours. We will have prepared it ourselves. We will be doing our thing: a bring-your-own, open-air party for 61 million people. We are calling it simply The Big Lunch: a day - Sunday, July 19 - when, for four glorious hours, cars will stop, wardens will stop, egos will stop and Britain will come together in the street to meet, greet, share, sing, dance, play and laugh for no reason other than we all well need to.

The Big Lunch is the latest ambitious idea from the Eden Project, they're inviting everyone in the UK to come together to have lunch in their streets on one day.

Most of us are shy, many of us lead single lives and even when we are together often go our own way. Ninety-seven per cent of neighbourhoods are more fragmented than they were 30 years ago. We just don’t gel the way we used to. Isn’t it crazy that 10 million of us are networking regularly online yet we barely know who lives next-door? Yet, inside almost everyone there is a notion that despite our differences, the ties that bind us are important. The Big Lunch is your excuse to cut loose. You’re all invited. Every man, woman, child, cat, dog and bird.

Shebbear plan to joy in with the Big Lunch, watch this space for details or contact the website if you would like to offer help in organising the event.

SHEBBEAR COLLEGE SUMMER BALL

Pictured are some of the boarding pupils from Shebbear College before their Summer Ball
Keri Ann Turton, Ailis Prowse, Emma Dixon, Jessica Lambert, Lois Luk, Debbie Stuart, Yasmin, and Chompoo Thompson

HOLSWORTHY ENTERTAINS

I am Mike Curtis, born and bred in Shebbear,I am on the Holsworthy Fair Entertainments Comittee,and each year we have a week of music.last year we bought a new stage.So if anyone were interested I have listed a programe of events!!!

The music is free each night in the square!! Starting on
Sat 4th July at 8pm Lucid, top band from I.O.W
Wed 8th local bands Creamed Up Huneys & Lion Star plus Tarka Morris Men
Thurs 9th Spin2
Fri 10th The Horse Band plus Willie Munroe
Sat 11th The Blues Brothers Tribute Unofficial and the Soul Sisters.
More events through out the week in the Church and Chapel.

BONFIRES & BBQs Some people may be confused about when they can light a bonfire and what can be burnt. The National Society for Clean Air offers us some invaluable information on this. More details...

815 AND ALL THAT…

A piece of local history was marked in Shebbear on Saturday 30th May 2009 when Bishop Bob from Crediton and Rev. John Carne, Chairman of the Methodist District came together in a symbolic Act of Reconciliation marking the formal end of the breaking away from the Anglican Church in 1815 which saw the formation of the Bible Christians who founded Shebbear College and built what is now Lake Chapel, part of the Methodist circuit. In the middle of a Farmers’ Market in Shebbear Village Hall, at 11.00 a.m. the Bishop and the Chairman who had walked from St.Michael’s Church and Lake Chapel respectively, met together and said a few words in front of a good crowd who had come to shop and witness this event. More...

2009 FLOWER SHOW RECIPES

For all our local budding Fanny Craddock's or Gordon Ramsey's you can now get your on-line version of the recipes for this years Flower Show

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

My partner and I will be moving down to Shebbear at the end of May for a minimum of one year and are seeking accommodation to rent in the surrounding area.We would ideally like a property with two bedrooms and possibly a garage or out-building, but will consider anything!
Please contact:
Duncan Roberts 01296-630256 or email duncanmanda@hotmail.co.uk